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Section 342

Duties of Tree Authority.

Notwithstanding anything in the Act the Tree Authority shall subject to any general or special order of the Government be responsible for :—

(a) the preservation of all trees within its jurisdiction ;

(b) obtaining declaration from all owners or occupants about the number of trees in their lands ;

(c) specifying the standards regarding the number and kind of trees in each locality, type of land and premises ;

(d) assisting private and public institutions connected with planting and preservation of trees ; and

(e) undertaking such schemes or measures as may be directed from time to time for achieving the objectives of these provisions.